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Champions crowned, but what's next for both finalists?
15/06/2026 | 36 mins.
The New York Knicks are NBA champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the finals, capping off one of the most memorable playoff runs in years. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni reflect on what everyone got wrong about the Spurs, the Knicks' incredible resolve, and throw out some hot takes on what San Antonio's roster is missing. Then, the trio look ahead to a pivotal offseason for both teams and make their predictions for the 2027 NBA champion.

Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita and Es Baraheni
Producer: Alex Oliver
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The Knicks are NBA Champions | Instant Reaction
14/06/2026 | 48 mins.
Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni discuss the Knicks beating the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and becoming NBA Champions. How did the Knicks get here? What's next for the Spurs? And so much more.

Host: Dave DuFour
With: Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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NBA Draft Breakdown: Top 5 Wings
12/06/2026 | 24 mins.
AJ Dybantsa is potentially the best player in the loaded 2026 NBA Draft class and Es Baraheni and Derek Parker are here to talk about him and the other top 5 wings in the class.

Host: Es Baraheni
With: Derek Parker
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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KNICKS HISTORIC COMEBACK to take Game 4 of the NBA Finals | INSTANT REACTION
11/06/2026 | 18 mins.
Dave DuFour and Mike Vorkunov break down the historic comeback from the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs. How did the Knicks do it? What just happened? Did Fox mess this up for the Spurs? All that and more from Madison Square Garden.

Host: Dave DuFour
With: Mike Vorkunov
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
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Will the Spurs even the series? Game 4 Preview
10/06/2026 | 28 mins.
Zena Keita is joined by Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni from MSG to discuss the NBA Finals. How did the Spurs win Game 3? What adjustments were made? How do the Knicks push this to a 3-1 lead and other predictions around Game 4 of the NBA Finals

Host: Zena Keita
With: Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni
Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Audio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver
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About The Athletic NBA Daily

Start your day with The Athletic NBA Daily – a fast, entertaining recap of the most important games and stories from the world of professional basketball with new episodes dropping Monday through Friday. Hosted by Dave DuFour, Zena Keita, and Esfandiar Baraheni with regular appearances by The Athletic’s award-winning NBA reporters. Andrew Schlecht and Alex Spears cap the week with the full-length Saturday Slam n’ Jam episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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